15 of the Worst Broken Bones in MMA History

We all enjoy watching the supremely conditioned athletes that grace the MMA stage, ply their trade in mind-boggling fashion, more so when the end result is a devastating knocking out or better yet a mind-boggling submission à la the Chan Sung Jung’s “Twister.”

However, what we don’t prepare ourselves for is that moment in time when things go horrifically wrong—a car crash-like leg break or an arm torqued out of all human proportion.

When that happens some us gasp in horror while those who love to bleed, feel right at home.

So, before we take that blood curdling route, a word from the author.

Disclaimer: This slideshow contains highly graphic video images of broken and mangled bones, of which some viewers might find immensely offensive as well as greatly disturbing, and as such, the author cannot be held accountable or liable for any adverse psychological effect it may have on the viewer if they then choose to continue from here on in.

With that said, let's take a look at some of the worst broken and dislocated appendages in MMA history.

12. Megumi Fujii vs. Serin Murray

In this clip the queen of submissions, Megumi “Mega Megu” Fujii slaps a toe hold on Serin Murray, leaving the Australian no option, but to tap out and then slither away, damaged limb in tow, for her own safety.

Before Fujii (25-1 MMA) lost her first professional MMA bout via split decision, she’d be riding a career 22-fight win streak with 18 submissions to the good.

Of the aforementioned submissions, 12 came by way of armbar. Ronda who you might ask?

2. Bryan Jones Jr. vs. Justin Lee Fowler

This car wreckage-like injury took place on the undercard of Cage Quest 1, the same night that Ronda Rousey, in the Strikeforce main event, submitted Meisha Tate via armbar, ripping her arm ligaments in the process.

In this middleweight contest, Justin Lee Fowler slammed and unknowingly snapped the left leg of the unfortunate Bryan Jones Jr., leaving the referee no option than to call a halt of proceedings at 0:30 of the opening stanza.

A sight for sour eyes would be an understatement.

For that added bit of drama, check out the crowd’s reaction—“Oh my God” one lady screams on several occasions.

That said, it was a tossup which broken limb took top honors—Jones Jr’s injury or the one in the next slide?

1. The Worst Arm Break You’ll Probably Ever See

In this clip, an Americana (keylock) submission goes horrendously wrong, and watching the poor guy writhe in agony must be heart wrenching—more’s the pity. However, as one of my colleagues stated “This is life in MMA.”

Needless to say, this is by far the worst arm breakage in MMA history, and with Brian Jones Jr’s imploded leg, ranks as two of worst broken bones in the history of the sport.

I don’t know who these guys are or where this event took place, but if you know, do tell.